In the first quarter, Russia sold abroad less stones, but earned much more.
8.56 million carats from Yakutia (-7.3 percent year to year) left Russia but their value (1.03 billion dollars) was 30.3 percent higher than a year ago.
The most money for Russia's diamonds were spent by the Belgians (678.4 million dollars). Indians paid 199.1 million dollars, Israelis 81 million and Arabs from the UAE - 33 million dollars.
Throughout last year, Russia sold through its diamond company Alrosa 32.4 million carats of diamonds (-20 percent) and banked on that 3.81 billion dollars, the Russian Ministry of Finance reported.
In two weeks shares of social networking site Facebook rose by 22 percent.
The company, which was founded among others by Mark Zuckerberg, gained $ 16 billion from the shares in May. It is a record for technology companies. From the hole of 5th June, when the values cost only just 25.87 USD Facebook pulled course presenting new products and services, but they have not made up for all the losses yet. In the public offering its shares were sold at $ 38. At the end of trading yesterday on the Nasdaq was 31.60 dollars per paper.
Strengthening industrial cooperation, investing in infrastructure, improving security and developing the energy sector were among the main issues discussed during the 4th Polish-German Economic Forum in Warsaw. The event brought together representatives of both governments and business organisations, including Poland’s Minister of Finance and Economy Andrzej Domański, Germany’s Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche, PAIH Vice-President Dagmara Zawadzka and Dr Lars Gutheil, Director General of the Polish-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Poland).
czytaj więcejMaintaining supply chain stability, improving logistics and warehousing cooperation, addressing customs requirements and supporting investment were the main topics of a business breakfast held in Warsaw on 20 October 2026.
czytaj więcejPoland’s nuclear energy ambitions could create significant opportunities for domestic businesses. Developing local technological expertise and securing adequate financing are essential to making the country’s nuclear energy transition successful. This was the main message delivered by Mikołaj Raczyński, President of the Polish Development Fund (PFR), during a panel discussion at the Warsaw Security Forum 2026.
czytaj więcejRepresentatives of Poland and Australia met in Warsaw to discuss ways of strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in key economic sectors. The talks focused on opportunities for businesses in both countries, with particular attention to trade, investment and the development of long-term partnerships.
czytaj więcejAccess to green energy and sufficient connection capacity is becoming an increasingly important factor in investment decisions. To better support the development of new projects, Energa Operator and the Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH) have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at facilitating investment processes and improving access to renewable energy for businesses.
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